Resume objective statements have never made the most sense to me. The objective of a resume is obvious—it’s to get a job. Trust me, I’m not writing one for fun. It’s not a Bluesky skeet or anything ...

If you’re a candidate for C-suite, Partner, or Board roles, you’ll be asked for a bio as part of the process. For some roles reporting to the C-suite, you may need a bio as well. Employers evaluating ...

In today’s competitive job market, a standout cover message for job application can be the key differentiator that lands you your dream six-figure position. Whether you’re an ambitious recent graduate ...

Most questions asked in a job interview aren't exactly about the one being posed. It's more about how well you answer the question and what your answer means below the surface. When an employer asks a ...

So, you have a job interview at a company you really like. It’s your dream job. Your interviews are scheduled, and you ready to start to preparing. But how? Most candidates research the company, the ...

Over the course of your career in the entertainment industry, you might find yourself applying for a fellowship, grad school, or another professional program. Whether you’re just starting out as an ...

Sociologist Andrew Whitehead started a Twitter thread some months ago detailing his take on various stages of the academic job market. For the cover letter, he gave excellent advice. He suggested ...

In this guide, I’ll walk you through what to include, why it matters, and how to write a job description clearly. There’s also a template you can download for free. Hiring the right person doesn’t ...

I am starting this cover letter with literally ANYTHING other than "I am applying for [job]." Also I'm not telling you how I found the job listing, unless someone influential told me to apply. Yes, I ...

Do you want to know the weirdest thing employers want from veteran job seekers? A value proposition. They ask job seekers about it as if preparing a value proposition was like running around in clean ...